- Skills focused
- Strengths oriented
- Goal driven
About Kelly
Kelly Mitchell is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Kentucky with 13 years of experience. She draws on a background in counseling, education, and business to help people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and other life challenges. Kelly uses practical, skills-based methods to support clients who want clearer thinking and steadier day-to-day coping.
Kelly often focuses on identifying patterns in thoughts and behavior and teaching tools to interrupt unhelpful cycles. She emphasizes strengths and builds on what is already working in a person's life. Sessions aim to be straightforward and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on usable skills rather than long theory talks.
Her work covers a wide range of concerns including relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, career stress, and problems with sleep or eating. She also supports people dealing with addiction, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and caregiver stress. Kelly takes a practical approach when multiple issues are present, helping people prioritize and manage co-occurring problems.
In session she blends acceptance-focused strategies with cognitive-behavioral techniques and solution-focused work. That mix helps people notice thoughts, change patterns that cause distress, and set small, achievable goals. The overall aim is steady progress toward a more manageable, satisfying life.
Her style is educational and collaborative. People who want clear tools, direct feedback, and help applying ideas to daily life may find this approach helpful. To begin, follow the site's Start Therapy flow and complete the brief matching questionnaire.
How these approaches translate to online work
Kelly combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in clear, practical ways. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice uncomfortable thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns that lead to distress and practicing new ways of thinking and behaving to change outcomes.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kelly will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. Together they determine which strategies to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and reduce travel time. It can also make it simpler to practice skills in real-life settings between appointments. Ask about available session formats when you complete the Start Therapy questionnaire so you know how sessions will be scheduled and delivered.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and coping with life changes. Other areas include relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, trauma, sleep and eating problems, and career stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and educational. She emphasizes strengths, teaches skills, and uses goal-focused sessions to produce changes people can use day to day.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience in the field working with people from a range of backgrounds. That experience includes roles in counseling, education, and business.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPCC licensed in Kentucky. Her practice is based in Kentucky and she works with concerns common to that region.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm specific pricing before scheduling.
What are the first steps to begin?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.